Promotion Sunday September 9, 2018

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1 Check inside our newsletter for information regarding our next Beth Moore Bible Study, The Quest. Lifeway.com 216 North Main Street Suffolk, VA Suffolk Christian Church 216 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia August 27, 2018 Office...(757) Office Hours, 9:00-5:00 Monday - Friday Fax: (757) office@suffolkchristian.org Website Webmaster@suffolkchristian.org Pastor...Rev. Michael D. Halley Choral Director..Janet L. Rock Director of Children, Youth & Adult Ministries.Priscilla G. Bunch Financial Secretary..Dae R. Nixon Organist Mary N. Huber Pianist...Carmen B. Halley Handbell Choirmaster.Sean C. Bilby Custodian.Aaron Whidbee Security Attendant.Gary Williams Nursery Worker.Julie McBride Webmaster.Pat Hawn Audio/Visual Recorders...Jonathan Martin, Edie Matthews, Tom Arthur and Jim Goben Schedule of Services Sunday School for all ages..sunday, 10:00 a.m. Early Worship Service..Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Worship Service..Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Child of God Choir..Sunday, 10:30 a.m. King s Ringers Handbells..Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Nursery Provided for Regular Worship Service and all Other Services Holy Communion every First Sunday Return Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid Permit No. 33 Suffolk VA 216 N Main Street Suffolk VA Inside this issue: Calendar of the Month Birthdays Christian Ed Events Music Dept. Updates Memorials Stewardship Report Prayer Requests Special points of interest: Promotion Sunday and Potluck Lunch Clothing Ministry Fundraiser Young At Heart Lunch National Acolyte Festival Our Mission is to Reach Out to Our Community and Our World. Our Vision: We Worship. We Disciple. Promotion Sunday September 9, 2018 August 27, 2018 Please join us in the sanctuary at 9:45 am for the Blessing of the Backpacks ceremony for the children and youth of SCC. Please encourage your children/ youth to bring their backpacks. If you are not a member of a Sunday School class, this is a great time to come and join a Sunday School class. As a member of a class and you see someone who doesn t go to Sunday School, this is a great opportunity to invite them to come with you. If you should have any questions, please contact Priscilla Bunch via at christianed@suffolkchristian.org We thank God for... Beth Moore Bible Study The Quest Fall Bazaar A Potluck Lunch will be held September 9 following the 11:00 worship service. Please see more information inside.

2 My Dear Friends, As the months roll along...faster and faster, it seems!...i keep reflecting back on our years together and what a blessing you have been to Carmen and me. Pastor s Corner A local pastor asked me a few months ago, What is the secret of a long pastorate? Well, I had nev- Rev. Michael D. Halley er thought about that, so I took a few moments to gather my thoughts. All I could think to tell him was, I get up each morning and go to work! And it seems like only a little while ago that I came to Suffolk to interview with our Board of Deacons. I cherish these memories! But we are far from finished! So much more lies ahead! There are many challenges we face! Where shall we start? Remember what the Rev. Jim Cymbala said? He said, when you don t know what to do or where to start, pray. So, I ask you to pray. What for? For wisdom. For guidance. For discernment. For courage. For creative thinking. For boldness. For humility. For energy. For love and true compassion for each other and for those beyond our doors. Please pray with me! May God bless you and may God bless the body of Christ known as Suffolk Christian Church. Love, Michael Remembering... Remembering the past 32 years at Suffolk Christian Church takes some work.. at least for me. I have been attending for about 45 years, and much has happened in those years. As a child, our world revolves around a pretty small sphere of people.. and one of the people in my circle was Margaret Saunders. She was a Sunday School teacher when I was young some time around 10 or 12. I remember her lessons and the conversations we had in that room sitting on those little, wooden chairs. She was calm and had a way of teaching us that helped us understand the lessons of the Bible. She was not the church secretary at that time, but since I had little reason to go into the office as a child or a teen, my memories of Jane Traylor are somewhat fuzzy. However, Margaret has been the church secretary since I was 21, so my memories of her are the most vivid. She has been THE constant around Suffolk Christian Church throughout all the comings and goings, new members, new ministers, births, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. She has been there.. As we sat during one of her last days in the office, she spoke of memories.. of helping people with food when they came hungry to the door, or praying with strangers as they came looking for comfort.. a listening ear.. a hand to hold.. She spoke of members that came in to sit and chat and tell of news, accomplishments, or loss.. She spoke of the love she had for her fellow staffers and how they would be missed in her daily life. And she spoke of time that would now be spent making memories with family.. Yes She is looking forward to this new direction in her life, but we find ourselves on a new path as well as we search for a new church secretary. It will be hard to find a person such as Margaret who, in many ways was the calm, steady beating heart of Suffolk Christian Church.. like your mom or maybe a sister.. loving and caring.. No.. We will not find a carbon-copy of Margaret to fill the position that would be impossible.. but we will move forward just the same.. And Margaret may be that member who comes in to sit and chat and tell us of her news Stephanie Remy, Sam 2018 Board of Deacons Chair Prayer Concerns Lynne Garner... Sue Parr (at home with Kelly Parr)... Calvin Jones... Joan Cones... Nita Wyatt... Tom Ashcraft... Jim Culliton... Tom Atkins... Peggy Hemphill... Mary Emily Dailey... Martha Young... Roy Pope... Margaret Heuberger... Margaret Smith... Ed Roberts... Barbara Griffin... Jene Rountree (son of June Hood)... Mary Jane & Forrest Cathey... Sara Heuberger... Bobby Johnson... Wanda & Bryan Cadwell... Eddie Hawn... Jenny Smith... Jimmy & Becky Bradshaw... Kathleen & Kenny Wilson... Debbie Spivey... Steve Redd... Rita Redfern... Our Church Family... Unspoken Requests... Website Requests Military Service Shaun Allen (USNR)... Austin Babb (USA)... Spencer Best (USMC)... Nathan Bresovic (USN)... Derek Causin (USN)... Brandon Gardner (USN)... Robert Hardy (USCG)... Nathan Marsh (USN)... Adam Reckley (USCG)... William Slack (USAF)... Matthew Stroup (USN) Our Missionaries Joyce & Jim White, Scripture Memory Mountain Mission, Emmalena, Kentucky; Supply & Multiply, Haiti (Christine & Chris Surber) Extended Family & Friends Prayer Concerns Avery Heath (niece of Betty Johnson).Ryan Upton (nephew of Nola Sam Giles)... William (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Deborah Smith (veteran friend of Michael Halley)... Kelly-Grier Ferguson Costin (friend of Sam Remy)... Lorrie (friend of Carman Goben)... Bob Whitley (brother-in-law of Margaret Saunders)... Bouaja (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Steve Gilly (friend of Michael Halley)... Julie Maschino & family (friends of Priscilla Bunch & a VBS mom)... Calvin Stanley (brother-in-law of Jane Marie & Jim Dailey)... Ashley & Steven Lance (friends of Pat Hawn)... Grace & Duane Lawrence (friends of Gary Munn)... Debra Stacey (veteran friend of Michael Halley)... Monette Harrell (friend of Linda Culliton)... Jean Brinkley (cousin of Beverly McGahee)... Chris Durand (friend of Michael Halley)... Samantha Bright (grand-daughter of Becky & Jimmy Bradshaw)... Shirley Mutter (friend of June Hood)... Dwight Eddy (brother of Lynn Pope)... Mary Barnes (friend of Cindy Upright)... Kim Thurber (friend of Pat Hawn)... Randy Jones (brother of Calvin Jones)... Floyd Brinkley (father of Jeanie Baines)... Judy Shumadine (neighbor of Priscilla Bunch)... Tim Pugh (cousin of Pat Hawn)... Dylan Linehan (friend of Howie Harris)... Stephanie Soule (friend of Stephanie Remy)... Carolyn Lackey (sister of Gary Williams)... Heather Douglas (friend of Jane Marie Dailey)... Helen Wimberly (friend of Linda Culliton)... Jon Biersteker (friend of Stephanie Remy)... Riddick Pearce (friend of Judy Eure)... Rashell Beausejour (friend and co-worker in our congregation)... Gleeon Quesenberry (friend of Janet Rock)... Roy Rowell (friend of Charlie & Diane Mathias)... Riley Long (friend of Jane Marie Dailey)... Jeff Cambridge (brother of Jill Harris)... Harvey Parker (brother of Margaret Herring & Sarah Burford)... Barbara Parker (sister-in-law of Margaret Herring & Sarah Burford)... Jack, Marcia, & Jeff Cooper (neighbors of the Halleys)... Charles Bubba Fitchett (friend of Bill & Muriel Shumate)... Henry Flythe (friend of Nancy & Chip Setnicky)... Zephan Luck & Family (son of Rev & Mrs Jim Luck, friends of Pat Hawn)... Tawny (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Rev. Nadeem Kokhar (friend of Gary Munn)... Fathom O Flaherty (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Jo Anna Bates (sister of Betty Johnson)... Meeghan Kummer (friend of Jill Harris)... Joey Francis (friend of Sara Keene)... Carolyn Furman (friend of Michael Halley)... Ashley Baker (friend of Jessica Rogge)... Jackson Cramer (nephew of Michael & Jessica Rogge)... Maya Mason (friend of Jessica Rogge) Prayer of Praise We praise God for our wonderful church fellowship, with lots of love, devotion, and serving. Our Country Pray for all elected and appointed officials in the national, state, and local settings; pray for all uniformed and civil servants who keep us safe and secure. Skilled Care Concordia Nansemond Pointe: Doris Gardner (aunt of Priscilla Bunch); Autumn Care: Mary Parker Assisted Living Lake Prince Woods: Jackie Dudley; Chesapeake Place: Millie Strickland; Harbor s Edge, Norfolk: Nancy Fulgham; Cedarfield, Richmond: Madelyn Howell Home Bound Dorothy Judkins, Vernon Taylor, Jane Pritchard, Margaret Herring Prayer requests will remain on the list as space allows. If you wish to change, add, or delete a request, please call the church office at , or office@suffolkchristian.org. Our Christian Love & Sympathy to: To Margaret Saunders & family, on the death of her sister, Marianna Norfleet Whitley, on August 21. To Becky Jackson Hancock & family on the death of her husband, James Holdsworth Hancock, on August 22. A Prayer of Faith in God: O God, seeing as there is in Christ Jesus an infinite fullness of all that we can want or desire, May we all receive from him, grace upon grace; grace to pardon our sins, and subdue our iniquities; to justify our persons and to sanctify our souls; and to complete that holy change, that renewal of our hearts, Which will enable us to be transformed into the blessed image in which you created us. O make us all acceptable to be partakers of the inheritance of your saints in light. Amen. A prayer of John Wesley ( ), English cleric and one of the founders of Methodism

3 FOOD PANTRY NEWS We at Suffolk Christian Church are blessed with much, and we are honored to be able to give out of our abundance to the least of these, our neighbors who may be hungry from time to time. This past week, the need of the regular, working man, like you or me was highlighted as a teacher, new to the area, was in need of food for his family. He was starting a new job and was between paychecks and he would not receive any pay until September. He was not wearing tattered clothes.. he was not in need of a bath.. he was well -educated and he was simply having a cash-flow problem.. How many of us have ever been in a position of needing a bit of cash to tide us over? How many of us had someone like family to give us that little bit necessary to pay bills when we were between jobs. Please know that the recipients of our food distribution are very thankful for whatever we give.. for whatever YOU give! THANK YOU!! Please continue to bring donations and plastic grocery bags, not newspaper bags, vegetable bags or large shopping bags. Thank you! CARE AND CONCERN COMMITTEE The second of only two meetings held each year of the Care and Concern Committee will be held on Tuesday, September 18 th at 7:00 p.m. in Saints Alive. With our new reorganizational meeting held in September, 2017, the Committee has been doing very well. But as always, we can use additional help. There is always a place for new members whether it s with the Card Ministry, the Call Ministry, the Funeral Receptions, wherever you feel led to help, we would love to have you. We invite you to attend this meeting to learn about this Committee and all the wonderful things it does. Please feel free to call Elaine Abernathy at or Claudia Salmon at for additional information or with any questions you may have. Thank you and hope to see you on September 18 th! Elaine Abernathy and Claudia Salmon Co-Facilitators - Care and Concern Notes of Appreciation Dear Board of Deacons, Churchwide Fellowship, Church Staff and Church Family, My heart was so full of emotion and gratitude when you honored me on Sunday, August 5th with that wonderful retirement celebration, covered side lunch, beautiful jewelry and plaque. Thank you so much for loving me and giving me the opportunity to serve this great church for 32 years as church secretary. I have so many wonderful memories of our time together. I will miss being at the church every day working side by side with my co-workers, our wonderful pastor, and the people who make up this wonderful congregation. I will miss your phone calls, text messages, s and your visits to the church office during the week. You became not just my friends, but my family, as we shared together many things through the years. I will miss that closeness very much. Thank you, also, for the many beautiful retirement cards, gifts and flowers. I so appreciated all the sweet words of encouragement as I embark on this new chapter of my life called retirement. Dear Members of Suffolk Christian Church, My husband and I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much, Kathleen Wilson ~~~~~~~ Dear Suffolk Christian Church Family and the Care and Concern Committee, Mike and I are so grateful for the cards, visits, calls and donations from each of you after the November 29, 2017 deacth of our daughter, Mary Donnan Debranski. Reverend Halley was especially supportive and comforting during such a difficult time. Thank you, too, to the Care and Concern Committee s Elaine Abernathy and her wonderful dinner which she brought to us. Mike and Marty Beamon Debranski Monday, September 17 Thank you so much for everything. I treasure each of your friendships and I love you all. God Bless You, Margaret Saunders Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 Please submit your board and committee reports by Monday, October 15.

4 Christian Education News and Events submitted by Priscilla Bunch Promotion Sunday Potluck Luncheon Sunday, September 9 12:00 Noon On Sunday, September 9 th, our church will begin our new Sunday School year. Following the 11:00am worship service, we will have a potluck luncheon in the fellowship hall. The Board of Christian Education will provide the fried chicken and beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with your church family. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the church office so the board can make preparation with tables and food. Thanks! If you have any questions, please contact Priscilla Bunch via at christianed@suffolkchristian.org Volunteers Needed for Sunday School Teachers & Children s Church Leaders It s that time of year again! I m looking for Sunday School Teachers for the children and youth. Volunteers are also needed for Children s Church. If you have been teaching and would be able to continue, please let me know. Also, if you have not been teaching and feel the Lord is leading you in that direction let me know. You don t have to teach every Sunday. Children s Church is set up that you would teach a certain Sunday each month. If you can teach or would like to volunteer for Children s Church, please let Priscilla Bunch know as soon as possible so I can begin working on schedules. I can be reached at or by at christianed@suffolkchristian.org. Thanking you in advance for your service to the children and youth of Suffolk Christian Church. Young at Heart Mark your Calendars! Wednesday, September 19 th 11:30am Please come and join us for lunch, fellowship and special music by Sweet Assurance. We will have chicken casserole, fruit salad & dessert. The cost of lunch is $ Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the church office. If you should have any questions, please contact Priscilla Bunch at or pbunch1@charter.net THURSDAY CRAFTERS There is a group of ladies who meet every Thursday morning in the Saints 9:30am to craft together. Bring whatever craft you enjoy doing and join in the fellowship. Everyone is welcome! College Student Addresses Please contact Priscilla Bunch via christianed@suffolkchristian.org with your child s mailing address while they are away at college. If you have already given me the address, thank you. Haiti Missions Fundraiser Saturday, October 13 8:00 am-2:00 pm Clean out those closets and storage spaces this fall and bring those unwanted items to us!

5 Music News submitted by Janet Rock Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands, come before his presence with singing Psalm 100:1-2 Suffolk Christian Church is very blessed to have an abundance of musical talent in our church. We have been blessed by a variety of special music during the month of August, and offer a very special thank you to those who provided that music. Fall is an exciting musical season for our church. Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas are just around the corner. Do you like to sing? Think you might enjoy handbells? There is a place for YOU! Please check out the group(s) that interest you and consider joining us in this special ministry. Chancel Choir practices resume on Thursday, September 6th at 7:30 pm. Child of God Choir begins practice on Sunday, September 16th at 10:30 am. Handbells Adult handbells begin on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 pm. King s Ringers begin on Sunday, September 16th at 9:30 am. Men s Chorus provided at a later date. For more information about our music programs, please contact the following: Chancel Choir - Janet Rock granjanr@verizon.net Child of God Choir - Sara Keene Handbells - King s Ringers and Adults - Sean Bilby Men s Chorus Bob Crute If singing in the choir or playing bells is not for you, please keep us in your prayers as we strive to provide meaningful music that glorifies our God. 1Corinthians 10:31 (paraphrased) Hand Bells The Chancel Hand Bell Choir will start practice on Thursday, September 13, at 7:00 pm. The King s Ringers will start practice on Sunday, September 16, at 9:30 am. If you should have any questions, please see Sean Bilby. If you have been thinking about ringing, come to practice! Piano Recital Church Sanctuary Saturday, September 8 2:00 pm Ashley Fry, granddaughter of Andra and Bill Bailey will perform a classical piano music recital. Holly Romaneli will sing and accompany on violin. The event is free and open to the public. Special Dates to Remember September, Monday September 4 - Labor Day - Church Office Closed, Sunday September 9 - Promotion Sunday and Potluck Lunch, Tuesday September 11- Executive Board Meeting, Sunday September 16 - Fundraising Lunch for Free Clothing Ministry, Wednesday September 19 -Young at Heart Lunch October, Monday October 1 - Afternoon Circle, Tuesday October 2 - Beth Moore Bible Study begins, Saturday October 6 - National Acolyte Festival, Monday October 8 - Evening Circle, Saturday October 13 - Yard Sale for Haiti Missions, Saturday October 27- Children s Fall Festival & Trunk-a Treat Lifeway.com Upcoming Circle Meetings The Afternoon Circle will meet Monday, October 1 at 1:00 pm in the Saints Alive Room The Evening Circle will meet Monday, October 8 at 7:00 pm in the Saints The Quest A Beth Moore Bible Study The new bible study The Quest will start on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, October 3 at 10:00 am. Curiosity is hardwired in humanity. We have this innate need to question and seek after what we don t know or understand. In this 6-session Bible study, dive into Scripture to explore how God created us to seek after Him - a God who desires to be found and known. In this lifelong quest of faith, learn to develop your intimacy with Him and embrace the adventure that comes with living a life for God. The cost of the study journal is $ Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the church office so we can make sure we purchase enough study journals. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Priscilla Bunch via at christianed@suffolkchristian.org.

6 In Memory of Executive Board SAVE THE DATE January 2018 CAPS - $ February 2018 Food Ministry $ March 2018 Haiti Missions $ April 2018 Church Family Assistance $ May 2018 Children s/youth Camp $ June 2018 Scripture Memory Mountain Mission $ July 2018 Supply and Multiply $ August 2018 CAPS $ Missions Dimes for Missions - $ Donations to the Food Ministry have been given by the West Memorial Bible Class, and the Evening Circle. Stewardship Report: We Are Walking By Faith through Commitment January August 2018 income - $227, January - July 2018 expenses - $232, A donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Bonnie L. McCrary has been given by Smith United Methodist Church Night Circle. A donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Nina Oliver Chalkley, Nancy Mohler Chalkley and Elizabeth Lee Chalkley has been given by Alex and Libby Oliver. A donation to Haiti Missions in memory of Kelly Carter Comeau has been given by Dean and Sara Carter. Donations to Churchwide Fellowship in memory of Mae Darden Whitmore have been given by Robert Butler and the E. Talmadge Darden Fund. The Budget Committee of the Board of Finance is busy working on the 2019 budget. Please submit any requests to Dae Nixon by Friday, September 7 at The Executive Board will meet on September 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm to begin the nomination process to fill the various vacancies for next year created by expiring terms of present committee and board members. If you are called to serve, please prayerfully consider accepting the position and working to make Suffolk Christian Church a strong symbol to those wanting to serve the Lord. We have been blessed in many ways and service to our church is a way to give thanks. Calvin Jones, Executive Board Chair News About Our People College News Caitlyn B. Hannah, a freshman at Virginia Tech, was named to the Dean s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Caitlyn is majoring in Biology at the College of Science. She is the daughter of Bill and Barbara Hannah. Neal G. Davis, Jr., a Senior at Old Dominion University, was named to the Dean s List for the academic year. Neal is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Addiction Counseling. He is the son of Stephanie and David Remy. ~~~~~~~ Congratulations to Kelli and Nate Brezovic on the birth of their daughter, Makenna Ann Brezovic, on July 4. She was 7lbs 7ozs and 18.5 inches tall. The Brezovics have been on our prayer list through the pregnancy and we rejoice in her healthy birth! National Acolyte Festival Saturday, October 6 We will be going on our annual trip to the National Acolyte Festival on Saturday, October 6 th. The festival is from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. We will need to leave our church no later than 5:30 am. The details for the day have not been released as of this date. Once all details are released, there will be a signup sheet on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Please contact Sean Bilby if you have any questions. Volunteers are needed to help with the Clothing Ministry Fundraiser. Help is needed both for Setup on Saturday morning, September 15 and prepping, serving and cleanup on Sunday, September 16. Contact Deb Munn - epiqure@icloud.com, message me on Facebook or call me